With the growth of the internet as well as the growth of mobile phone penetration, the chance for cricket fans to follow the game and watch the game on the go has increased manifold. Without further ado, here are 5 apps that every cricket fan in India should have. The quintessential app for cricket-based information and opinions is ESPN-CRICINFO.
Cricinfo has the best open source database and statistical profiles of players in the world. Be it a legendary cricket player or a cricketer who is a first-class legend or cricketers that have appeared in fewer games, one can find their detailed statistical summary, innings by innings. One can find averages, strike rates, economy rates, best performances in an innings and a match, as well as an array of profiles and features on so many players. Another feature is statistical deep dives on trends in cricket and an array of qualitative statistical pieces that you can find on the website. Last but not least, Cricinfo is the best site for ball-by-ball commentary. So if you cannot tune in to a game you can follow the updates on Cricinfo.
The next site for cricket fans is Hotstar. Until recently Hotstar had the rights for the IPL and to date, they have the archives of past IPL games that you see and enjoy. As far as live sports are concerned, Hotstar owns the rights to all ICC tournaments be it under 19 tournaments, the Women’s World Cup or the Men’s World Cups. The upcoming T20 World Cup is also to be streamed on Hotstar. Hotstar also owns the rights to the tournaments conducted in India involving the Indian national men’s cricket team, be it test series or ODI series.
SonyLiv is soon emerging as one of the best sites to reckon with. One can see cricket staged in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, for which they have exclusive rights and these rights are not restricted to international competition but also involve domestically popular tournaments such as the Pakistan Super League and the Sri Lankan Premier League. The app also has the rights for International cricket played in England be it Women’s or Men’s cricket. So if you want to tune in to the India vs England series that is currently going on in England, SonyLiv is the right choice.
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Much like Cricinfo, Cricbuzz is another app that serves as an invaluable addition to the cricket viewing experience. Not only does it provide live scores and ball-by-ball updates but is also a source for informative features on the Indian national cricket team as well as the teams in the IPL. Their live blogging for the IPL auction, for instance, was hugely successful and widely informative. One area in which Cricbuzz differs from Cricinfo is in the zone of video-based content. Cricbuzz has been renowned for its post-match reviews and pre-match previews of the IPL as well as other major tournaments. What makes these panels particularly interesting is the mix between former cricketers, cricket analysts and cricket enthusiasts, giving the production a more holistic feel than usual cricket-based programs.Last but not least is My11Circle, one of the most exciting fantasy cricket apps, if not the most exciting fantasy app in the market. The My11Circle App has an unmatched clarity of interface which helps the user navigate all the rules and regulations and points systems required to set up one’s team. Secondly, the app gives you the widest range of matches to base your team on. Be it international cricket or domestic cricket or even intra-regional cricket, the App has it all. If there is a game of cricket being played at a professional level, you can be rest assured that My11Circle will have it covered. And finally, the main attraction point of the app: the various rewards and monies that one can win. Users for some matches can win up to Rs.1 crore if they come first and they can also win a variety of prizes in kinds such as cars, jeeps and signed memorabilia. So what are you waiting for? Get on these apps and kick-start your new cricketing experience.
